Or that many transgender students arenot able to participate in classes required for graduation, like PE, just because of who they are?

We're working on two bills that will make sure ALL students can fully participate and succeed in school. Join us and take action now!

The first bill, AB 420, will limit the use of "willful defiance" as a reason to suspend or expel students. Around 40% of suspensions involve "willful defiance," a vague, subjective category that's been used to punish everything from a gender nonconforming student breaking the dress code to a lesbian student holding her girlfriend's hand. Suspension takes students away from valuable learning time, making it more difficult for youth to succeed in class and stay in school.

The second bill, AB 1266, will ensure schools understand their responsibility to allow transgender students to fully participate in all school activities, programs, and facilities. In many cases, transgender students are currently prevented from participating in activities, including classes required for graduation, as themselves.

Call members of the Assembly Education committee before the hearing on April 17th and ask them to support AB 420 and AB 1266.

All students, including LGBTQ students, should have the opportunity to fully participate and succeed in school!